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Exodus 21:28-22:15 “Laws Requiring Restitution”

Is saying “I’m sorry” good enough? “If someone steals an ox or sheep and then kills or sells it, the thief must pay back five oxen for each ox stolen, and four sheep for each sheep stolen.” Exodus 22:1 (NLT) Today we look at practical laws concerning the control of… Read more
Exodus 21:12-27 “Laws for Violence”

How should you respond when someone hurts you? “But if there is harm, then you shall pay life for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, burn for burn, wound for wound, stripe for stripe.” Exodus 21:23–25 (ESV) How can we reduce violence in… Read more
Exodus 20:22-21:11 “Simple Worship, Willing Service”

What does God really want from our worship? “If you use stones to build my altar, use only natural, uncut stones. Do not shape the stones with a tool, for that would make the altar unfit for holy use.” Exodus 20:25 (NLT) There is something beautiful about simplicity—whether it is… Read more